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Principal's Message

Melanie Cochrane, principal of Stowers Elementary School

Welcome to Stowers Elementary - Home of the Cowboys! At Stowers, we believe in building strong relationships, supporting one another, and helping every child grow into a confident, kind, and successful learner.

Our dedicated staff works hard every day to make Stowers a place where all students feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. We are committed to helping every Cowboy reach their highest potential—academically, socially, and emotionally.

We love partnering with our families and community. Whether it’s volunteering, joining our PTA, or simply showing up to cheer on our students, your involvement makes a big difference.

Thank you for being part of the Stowers family. Let’s make it a great year—together!

Melanie Cochrane, Principal

School Highlights

Stowers PTA
Stowers PTA
Stowers families proudly supporting students and staff

Stowers PTA is a valuable part of the learning and growth taking place on our campus. The PTA encourages families to join its membership and play a role in the exciting ways it supports Stowers students and staff. Click the link for more information!

Cowboys Who Care
Cowboys Who Care
Stowers students and staff supporting their community

Stowers students, staff and families work together to help others through service projects throughout the year.

Purple Star School
Purple Star School of Distinction

Stowers Elementary School is proud to be a Purple Star School of Distinction. This award recognizes schools that support children of military families. Military-focused resources and programs at Stowers and other Purple Star schools create a sense of community and honor the contributions and sacrifices of military families.

Programs

HOST Before and After School Care

HOST Before and After School Care

The HOST Program is available from school dismissal until 6:00 PM on school days. The Before School Program is open 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM on school days
Anchored4Life

Anchored4Life

Anchored4Life develops leadership skills, enhances life skills, builds confidence, reinforces team building, and offers support by: Building positive connections. Increasing self-esteem and positive self-worth. Anchored4Life provides students peer support to assist their transition into our school. Click below for information about HCPS resources for military families.
Stowers Green Team

Campus-wide Recycling Program

The Stowers Green Team is made up of 5th graders who lead a campus-wide effort to gather recyclable materials used throughout each school day. The Green Team has recycling bins all over campus and empties them on a weekly basis for pickup by Hillsborough County.